Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (Definition)

A painful blistering skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster). Early treatment with antiviral medication (within 72 hours) lowers the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia, which is lingering skin pain after the rash disappears.
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See your doctor:
You should probably see her doctor to look at the cause of the rash. There are specific rashes related to allergies, as well as rashes due to viruses or exposure to sunlight. I would make an appointment to see her family practice physician so that they can best determine the cause of the rash and prescribe the best treatment.
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Paresthesia:
Paresthesia is a sensation of tickling, tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. It is more generally known as the feeling of "pins and needles" or of a limb "falling asleep". The manifestation of paresthesia may be transient or chronic. Chronic paresthesia indicates a problem with the functioning of neurons.
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Possible shingles:
If your symptoms are limited to a certain region of your trunk on one side, it is possibly shingles, which does not always present with a rash. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
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See a doctor:
Your sensitive skin may be a sign of a more serious medical condition and should be evaluated by your doctor as soon as possible. Contact your doctor right away to set an appointment.
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History neck injury?:
Sounds as if you may have a compressed nerve in your neck that may be causing these symptoms. Do have have history of a neck injury, car accident? Any weakness in your left hand or left arm A physician should be able to give you advice on possible workup, treatment including exercises and medicines. Happy healing!
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Hand Pain:
This is an unusua and complexl enough mix of symptoms that i'd say you should be seen by a hand doctor. That's not to say you need to worry about it, but some things just need to be seen in person.
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Dry skin?:
The first thing to do would be applying a moisturizer all over < 3 minutes after bathing while avoiding scented or anti-bacterial soap. If the itching persists after a week, consider seeing a dermatologist.
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Genetics/irritants:
Most people who have what we consider to have sensitive skin are also atopics. This means they have a combination of allergies asthma and eczema. These are all mediated by a hypersensitive immune system that may be allergicaly mediated through cells called eosinophils. In addition people with this genetic makeup have a defect in a keratin protein called fillagrin. This defect makes the membrane function of the skin less effective in preventing water loss to the environment little cracks developed within the skin and then such as soaps perfumes laundry detergents etc. Get through the skin.
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Broad Spectrum:
The best treatment for photosensitive skin is avoidance of the sun. If you have to be outside, reduce the exposure time, wear sun protective clothing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, and a fragrance-free broad spectrum sunscreen. Also, avoid the time of day with peak ultraviolet exposure (9:00 am to 4:00 pm).
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Not certain:
What kind of skin sensitivity do you have. Is your skin overly dry? Do you react to animal dander? Do react easily to chemicals. Consider resubmitting and providing clarifying information.
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Polyurethane, no N-9:
Allergy to latex is quite common, and in allergic persons latex condoms can cause itching, irritation, etc. Condoms packaed with a sperm-killing chemical like nontoxynol-9 (N-9) are irritating to some people. Try latex condoms without spermcide, or look for condoms made of polyurethane, which rarely cause allergy or irritation and are just as effective as latex condoms.
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Take care:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so try to stop scarring before it starts. Protect your skin with gloves, long sleeves or protective creams like sunscreen. Avoid harsh chemicals on the skin and use sensitive skin products. If you do suffer an injury, keep it covered while healing and use a gentle topical antibiotic. For bad injuries see your plastic surgeon preemptively!
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Should be fine:
If you have severe, poorly controlled eczema I would avoid self tanners. If you have milder eczema with only occasional flares I would test out the self tanner on a small area of your skin first to see if you have a bad reaction to it. Should be fine. For poorly controlled eczema occasional sunlight can actually be beneficial, however in moderation due to risks of skin cancer.
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Hyperpigmentation:
See your dermatologist for the best medicines for sensitive skin. Most patients can tolerate some version of hydroquinone to lighten dark spots, but there are great alternatives for those who cant, such as azeleic acid, kojic acid, and other brighteners.
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Shampoo: no perfume:
Shampoos for patients with sensitive skin should have few chemicals and no perfumes. The pH of shampoos change with chemicals. Good gentle shampoos include Baby Shampoo and tea tree shampoo. Don't use dandruff shampoos. In addition, the water should be lukewarm or even cold and the shower head needs a gentle flow. Avoid the use of a hair dryer and, if needed, hold the hair dryer at arm's length.
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It's possible:
Botox is generally very safe and I have never seen anyone have an allergic reaction to it. However, it is still possible for a person to be allergic to Botox since the Botox molecule is foreign substance.
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Pleural fremitus is a palpable vibration of the wall of the thorax caused by friction between the parietal and visceral pleura of the lungs. See pleural friction rub for the auditory analog of this sign.
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